January 20, 2019 Anyone planning a wedding in the New Bern area finds a host of contacts and quantities of valuable information at the annual Bridal Expo at the Convention Center in New Bern. This expo highlights services available locally, including catering, photography, musicians and venues to enhance for weddings and other special events. It also includes a fashion show and prize drawings.

The ballroom of the Riverfront Convention Center will be transformed into a bride's dream with dozens of vendors representing every wedding category. From the engagement ring to the honeymoon, an entire wedding can be planned all under one roof. Sign up early for venue tours that morning prior to the show from 9 AM to 1 PM to get a first-hand glimpse at some of the fantastic wedding and reception areas in the New Bern area. Bridal Expo is from noon to 4 PM.